Bangladesh Enacts Historic Ban on Internet Shutdowns
In a landmark move, Bangladesh’s caretaker government has enacted a major amendment to the Telecommunications Act, 2001, now titled the …
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Auto-Rickshaw Driver Killed After Being Struck by Bus in Chokoria
In a tragic accident in Chokoria Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, a young auto-rickshaw (locally known as “E-rickshaw” or “easybike”) driver lost …
Two Killed in Head-On Collision in Sherpur, Including Election Official
A tragic road accident in Sherpur claimed the lives of two individuals on Wednesday, including a junior election official, after …
PSC Announces Probable Date for 50th BCS Written Examination
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the probable date for the written examination of the 50th Bangladesh Civil …
Ex-Union Chairman Arrested in Weapons Raid
A joint operation led by Shariatpur District Police has resulted in the arrest of a former Union Parishad chairman and …
Attempted Arson at H‘ganj School Sparks Alarm
In the early hours of Monday, around 1:00 a.m., unknown assailants attempted to set fire to Sunaru Government Primary School …
Local Leader Flees Amid Alleged Vote-Buying Attempt
In Sirajganj’s Kamarkhand upazila, a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mostak Sarkar, reportedly fled on Wednesday morning (11 February) after being …
Electoral Fraud in Bangladesh: Understanding the Risks
Voting is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s democratic system, representing one of the most fundamental rights of its citizens. However, when …
Jamuna Bridge Traffic Doubles Ahead of Election
In the run-up to the 13th national parliamentary election, traffic across the Jamuna Bridge has surged to nearly double its …
UN Urges Safe, Inclusive Women’s Election Participation
On the eve of Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election and concurrent referendum scheduled for Thursday, the United Nations has issued …